13th Dec 2012, 11:30

I have had the Serena and the Vanette, and they have both been the same. WD-40 the gearbox rods, leave them a couple of days, this will work the old grease out, and then re-grease the rods. Don't be shy; you grease them up as far as you can. Stuff the grease on all the joints. This worked for me on the Serena, but the Vanette stayed a little stiff. They are quite stiff anyway unfortunately ;)

1998 Nissan Serena 2.0 Auto 2.0 Auto from Malaysia

Summary:

A true Multi-Purpose Vehicle for a normal man in the street

Faults:

Not at this moment.

General Comments:

Bad things: The cabin is very noisy due to the mid-mounted engine. You can even feel the heat from the bottom of front seats. Sound insulation is also very bad. The car is too heavy for a 2 liter engine. Acceleration is very poor. The car is also too high if compared to other MPV's causing it to be very unstable during windy day. Petrol consumption is high (8.6 km/liter). The suspension system is very bouncy.

Good things: Cheapest MPV in town in the same category. Suitable for big family. Middle row passenger seats are comfortable if compared to saloons. Large leg room and head room if compared to saloons. It can even fit a bicycle if the third row seats are folded. The kids like the large windows very much.

1998 Nissan Serena occasion 2.3 from UK and Ireland

Summary:

A good looking van

Faults:

New battery at 71.000 miles.

Split exhaust system at 73.000 miles.

Burst radiator at 75.000.

General Comments:

This vehicle is great with the 8 seats, the kids and bags go in great for the holidays. However, it is very slow and just want's to slide acoss the road. A bit of wind and you don't need the weather man to tell you. Mid mounted engine allows you to keep a check on any unwanted noise, you can hear it all. It looks good and is good for parking, I like my Serena, but has too many down falls on some important needs.

10th Jun 2003, 10:22

I recently purchased a 98 Serena and I think it quite a bargain, given it shortfall such as noise and speed it has a comfortable cockpit compared to the tow-nace, lite ace however it tends to move sluggish at time overall I think it's a good vehicle.

I really would like to find a manual (English) for my my Serena 1998, 2000cc, Deisel.

5th Dec 2010, 13:21

I owned a Serena, and I definitely wouldn't say it was "100% boringly reliable", it was reliable, but I didn't find it boring.

The engine is a pig to service, with checking oil and water only possible by taking up the passenger seat. The rear brake pipes are very prone to rotting, and could do with being better protection from the road sludge and water.